Days after she was arrested on theft and fraud fees, embattled Florida A&M athletic director stated the fees had been unrelated to her present function and regrets the distraction her authorized scenario has induced.
In social media assertion, Suggs addressed the scenario:
“Concerning the fees not too long ago introduced towards me in reference to my earlier place of employment, I need to make it clear that these issues are completely unrelated to Florida A&M College or my present function. I’m absolutely dedicated to addressing these allegations by the suitable authorized channels. I remorse the distraction induced, and I’m deeply grateful for the unwavering assist, fervent prayers, and continued encouragement I’ve acquired throughout this most troublesome time. I stay targeted, resilient, and dedicated to our shared targets and decided to meet our ongoing, deliberate, and collective success.”
Suggs turned herself in on the Leon County Detention Facility on Monday in reference to the fees that stemmed from a months-long state investigation by the Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement.
The present FAMU athletic director is accused of incurring $24,000 in unauthorized fees by misusing her bank card whereas employed on the Florida Sports activities Basis, per the Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement.
Suggs fees are one rely grand theft larceny of greater than $20,000 and fewer than $100,000, one rely fraud to swindle or receive property beneath $20,000 and 4 counts of fraud for journey expense claims.
She has been positioned on administrative go away with pay by the college.
